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Paul Gleason
Actor · Crew· Jersey City, New Jersey, USA
Paul Xavier Gleason, an American actor whose career spanned television and film, left an indelible mark with his performances in both mediums. Best remembered for his role as Principal Vernon in The Breakfast Club, Gleason's authoritative presence also graced series like All My Children and films such as Trading Places and Die Hard, showcasing his versatility and range. His ability to command the screen with a mix of menace and humanity made him a memorable figure in 1980s cinema.
Known For
The roles that explain the career.
Filmography
46 credits across 2 departments.
| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | The Passing | Det. Sanders | Film |
| 2006 | Abominable | Sheriff Halderman | Film |
| 2003 | Dragnet: Sticks and Stones | Matt Margolis | Film |
| 2002 | National Lampoon's Van Wilder | Professor McDoogle | Film |
| 2001 | Not Another Teen Movie | Richard Vernon | Film |
| 2000 | Red Letters | Dean Van Buren | Film |
| 2000 | The Giving Tree | Mr. Forrester | Film |
| 1999 | No Code of Conduct | Bagwell | Film |
| 1998 | Best of the Best 4: Without Warning | Father Gil | Film |
| 1997 | A Time to Revenge | Deidra | Film |
| 1997 | Money Talks | Lt. Bobby Pickett | Film |
| 1997 | Lost on Earth | George Greckin | TV |
| 1997 | Shadow Conspiracy | Blythe | Film |
| 1995 | Digital Man | Dr. Parker | Film |
| 1994 | Revenge of the Nerds IV: Nerds in Love | Film | |
| 1994 | I Love Trouble | Kenny Bacon | Film |
| 1994 | Nothing to Lose | Elliot | Film |
| 1994 | There Goes My Baby | Mr. Burton | Film |
| 1993 | Boiling Point | Transaction Man | Film |
| 1993 | Running Cool | Calvin Hogg | Film |
| 1993 | Wild Cactus | Sheriff Brenner | Film |
| 1992 | Maniac Cop 3: Badge of Silence | Hank Cooney | Film |
| 1990 | Miami Blues | Sergeant Frank Lackley | Film |
| 1989 | Night Game | Broussard | Film |
| 1988 | She's Having a Baby | Howard | Film |
| 1988 | Johnny Be Good | Wayne Hisler | Film |
| 1988 | Die Hard | Dwayne Robinson | Film |
| 1987 | Ghost Chase | Stan Gordon | Film |
| 1987 | Morgan Stewart's Coming Home | Jay Le Soto | Film |
| 1985 | The Breakfast Club | Richard Vernon | Film |
| 1985 | Ewoks: The Battle for Endor | Jeremitt Towani | Film |
| 1983 | Tender Mercies | Reporter | Film |
| 1983 | Trading Places | Clarence Beeks | Film |
| 1981 | The Pursuit of D.B. Cooper | Remson | Film |
| 1981 | Fort Apache, the Bronx | Detective | Film |
| 1981 | Arthur | Executive | Film |
| 1980 | He Knows You're Alone | Det. Frank Daley | Film |
| 1979 | The Great Santini | Lt. Sammy | Film |
| 1979 | Ike | Gen. Ernest "Tex" Lee | Film |
| 1976 | Vigilante Force | Michael J. Loonius | Film |
| 1975 | Doc Savage: The Man of Bronze | Maj. Thomas J. 'Long Tom' Roberts | Film |
| 1973 | Little Laura and Big John | Sheriff | Film |
| 1972 | Hit Man | Cop (uncredited) | Film |
| 1972 | Where Does It Hurt? | Mr. Leffingwell's Aide | Film |
| 1971 | Private Duty Nurses | Dr. McClintock | Film |
| 1965 | Ski Party | Beach Boy In Red Shorts (uncredited) | Film |
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